Tele Sitter Technician, Per Diem Days, Pennsauken
Tele Sitter Technician, Per Diem Days, Pennsauken
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Job Description
At Virtua Health we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether thats wellness and prevention experienced specialists lifechanging care or something inbetween we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.
If you live or work in South Jersey exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14000 colleagues including over 2850 skilled and compassionate doctors physician assistants and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies treatments and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnetrecognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report weve received multiple awards for quality safety and outstanding work environment.
In addition to five hospitals seven emergency departments seven urgent care centers and more than 280 otherlocations were committed to the wellbeing of the community. That means bringing lifechanging resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program telehealth home health rehabilitation mobile screenings paramedic programs and convenient online scheduling. Were also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location:
Pennsauken 6991 North Park Dr.Employment Type:
EmployeeEmployment Classification:
Per DiemTime Type:
Part timeWork Shift:
Night Shift 12 Hr (United States of America)Total Weekly Hours:
0Additional Locations:
Job Information:
Job Summary:
The Tele Sitter Technician provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. Verbally redirects the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors. Alerts the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Communicates with and supports healthcare team patients and/or patients family or significant other(s). They will also maintain and demonstrate high standards of professional ethics.
Position Responsibilities:
Always maintains visual observation of patients. Verbally redirects patient over digital 2way audio device that is in patient room. Immediately alerts the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
Demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes follows safety rules works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors and participates in organizational and department safety programs.
Actively participates in learning new skills needed to support new and/or expanded programs and services.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the appropriate care to this patient population based on the patients individualized care needs as delegated by the RN.
Participates in handoff of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patients when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment. Demonstrates understanding and practicing the use of telesitter software program.
Position Qualifications Required:
Required Experience:
1year previous experience in a hospital environment required.
1year direct patient care experience required.
Required Education:
High School diploma or GED
Training / Certification / Licensure:
Successful completion of Observer course
Current Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Preferred
Certification preferred (patient care technician nurse assistant medical assistant)
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
